CAP Delivery 1

Today was very good overall, everyone woke up on time at 7am and made it to breakfast even though I made them mad with waking them up very aggressively because I wanted to manage time today since it was going to be very intense because we were starting our first day of helping out the Women’s Association with their community center. We broke up into 5 groups, a wood group, paint group, open spaces group, and a group that handled the doors and locks. Everyone at first wanted to do painting which was a little frustrating at first but we figured out a plan to get everyone a job. We worked efficiently and the wood group ended up finishing the bookshelf and the wooden benches that they preferred for us to make and the paint group got a majority of the painting done on the outside but still have to finish the last touch ups.

We had about 40 people altogether helping out to make this organization look perfect. Today has been very impactful and I can see that they loved our presence and for also being productive while we were there. It was very exciting seeing everyone come out from Suarez and were willing to help out. Some people didn’t know where to go because the skilled workers felt that they can do it faster which was true because some people weren’t experienced as them but they gave us a chance and they were actually impressed. Hopefully tomorrow we can finish a little bit quicker so that we can have a celebration party that we previously planned. We had lunch at the center which was absolutely delicious. We had rice, beans, and chicken with cucumbers and tomatoes and this is actually the DR’s main dish. After that, we came back to the accommodation to get dress so that we can walk to Liceo for the English tutoring prep.

I hope you all enjoy this blog and please leave comments!

Sincerely,

Adonte Hines

8 Comments

Mae
on July 13, 2017 at 10:41 pm

Great job Glimpsers!!! Can’t wait to see it when it’s completely finished also. Thanks for the recap of the day Adonte and for the extra pictures! Lauryn- can’t believe almost 2 weeks have gone by. It actually went by pretty quick. Miss you everyday but knowing how much you’re learning, seeing, and doing makes it all worthwhile. Love you!
Mom

Hello Preeti! Awesome job helping out the community!! Hope you’re having fun and enjoying your time there! Everyone at home is super proud of you! Love and miss you and can’t wait to see you soon!
Love, Alisha and Mom and Dad

Hi Jocelyn! Seems like you’re working hard over there. Keep up the good work! Soon you’ll be able to be home and relax! I can’t wait till you come back and tell me everything you’ve experienced!
Love, Rodney

Last couple of days GG team!! Set your goals to finish strong even though you are probably exhausted. Celebrate what the team has been able to do and learn while there, love the friends you’ve made along the way both from there and from home, and realize what you as a team and individuals leave behind and take with you! This sounds as if it’s been a good and full two weeks. Praying the impact you have made will continue and what you have learned won’t be forgotten.
Jenna – soooo miss you girl. We ALL miss you! Love you and can’t wait for the hugs!! ❤️❤️❤️🙏

Also, Jenna- if you have a chance to pick up local coffee beans (if you haven’t already lol) Jared said he’ll wash your car(jk). If you are bringing home what I think you are for the collection (big smiley face) then be sure to bag it and wrap it with lots of clothes around it. And Jess says she gets DAILY questions from work as to how you are and what you are doing each day and if she has been able to talk to you yet. They love you and miss you too!! We all do 😘